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Honor in the Bible: Exodus 20:12
The fifth of the Ten Commandments instructs us to honor our parents. Stable family relationships are important in the Bible--and while the realities of our sinful world sometimes make it impossible, whenever we can, we are called to show respect to our fathers and mothers.
http://biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Exodus%2020:12&version=NIV
Ron Hutchcraft Ministries, Inc. - The Power of a Parents Words - #8258 | Radio Program | A Life That Matters
Baseball season was always a special time for me and my boys. We bonded, actually, playing baseball together, and I remember when I was first teaching my oldest son how to hit a ball. It was just a plastic Wiffle bat and ball in our backyard. And I pitched gently, but he was just chopping at it and missing. He had two strikes. I went over to him, coached him a little, took a few steps back to throw the ball, and said, “Hey, I know you’re going to hit it this time, man!” He whacked that ball into the neighbor’s yard. Do you know, years later, in a college class where they asked students about important memories from their childhood, that’s the day he told them about.
http://hutchcraft.com/a-life-that-matters/radio-program/the-power-of-a-parents-words-8258
Ron Hutchcraft Ministries, Inc. - How Families Get in Trouble - #8251 | Radio Program | A Life That Matters
I’m Ron Hutchcraft and that is actually not the first time a big mess has resulted from the lack of communication. In fact, that’s how many families get in trouble, because the captain and the pilot aren’t communicating.
http://hutchcraft.com/a-life-that-matters/radio-program/how-families-get-in-trouble-8251
Ron Hutchcraft Ministries, Inc. - Two Words That Decide Everything - #8246 | Radio Program | A Life That Matters
It’s amazing how two words can change everything. I said, “I do”…my life was never the same. How about the two words, “You’re fired.” Or those nice words, “You’re hired.” There’s so much power in two little words; especially when it comes to our eternal future.
http://hutchcraft.com/a-life-that-matters/radio-program/two-words-that-decide-everythin...
Ron Hutchcraft Ministries, Inc. - The Child You Wanted, The Child You Got - #8226 | Radio Program | A Life That Matters
It wasn’t easy for Brian to talk about. He confided struggling with his sexual identity, and as we talked, the conversation became less about that and more about the relationship between a father and son. All of Brian’s brothers are jocks–like his Dad. Brian doesn’t fit the mold. He’s more into music and drama and art. No less male, just different. Dad has struggled to know how to love a son who’s so different from him and his other sons. And Brian thinks that what he’s ultimately looking for is a father’s love.
http://hutchcraft.com/a-life-that-matters/radio-program/the-child-you-wanted-the-child-...
When It Hurts to Copy Your Father - #5751
There are things our father and mother did, things they said, that we were determined not to repeat when we had kids. Well, so much for that good intention. All too often, the longer we live, the more we sound like or act like our father or mother in ways that we never wanted to repeat. We know how much those things hurt us, and in spite of ourselves, they are now hurting our children: that same temper, that same critical spirit, that same manipulating, guilt tripping, harsh words, withdrawal or selfishness.
http://hutchcraft.com/a-word-with-you/your-hindrances/when-it-hurts-to-copy-your-father...
A Child In Your Inbox - #5748
God is so serious about our relationship with our children that He even makes it a qualifying standard for anyone who wants to be a spiritual leader.
http://hutchcraft.com/a-word-with-you/your-relationships/a-child-in-your-inbox-5748
Ron Hutchcraft Ministries, Inc. - Ultimate Security - #5690
There are few more comforting and more peace-giving words in the English language than this one - secure.
http://hutchcraft.com/a-word-with-you/your-relationships/ultimate-security-5690
Family in the Bible: Genesis 18:19
Abraham was chosen by God to father a great nation. He was given the charge to raise his family and guide his household in a right and just manner. By doing this, Abraham brought about God's favor.
http://biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Gen.18.19&version=NIV
"Friend" in the Bible: Proverbs 27:10
Friends are invaluable in times of trouble. In this proverb the author discusses the importance of family and friends in difficult times. He tells us that it's good to have neighbors nearby to depend on when times are rough because our brothers and sisters might be far away.
http://biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Prov.27.10&version=31